The CRAVE Academy

10/13/2025

Each year, the Art of Achievement Awards recognize some of the people and places that make Flint & Genesee so special. I’m honored to share that we’ve been nominated for this year’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Champion Award!

The CRAVE Academy has served Flint & Genesee County in empowering HS students with special needs in obtain their own version of independence!

✨🏆 Join us on Nov. 5 at the FIM Capitol Theatre as we celebrate Flint & Genesee’s businesses, leaders, and community.

Thank you Flint & Genesee for this opportunity to celebrate those driving DEI efforts!

08/18/2025

This is a fundraiser for a local Parent 2 Parent support group for parents who have young people with disabilities.
Come enjoy a night under the stars for a great cause

🎉 TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY ON SALE! 🎉

Date Night in the Park – Saturday, August 30th
📍 Ballenger Park

Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars! 🌙✨

🎟 Your ticket includes:
1 hour of live R&B/Soul music by Derhan Shields
A funny & nostalgic movie – The Nutty Professor 🍿
A Date Night Basket filled with:
• Two plush blankets
• Candles
• Free mocktails by Fruits of Elegance
• Chocolate-covered strawberries
• Outdoor aides
• Free movie snacks
Two free raffle entries for our Date Night Raffle Bundles

Where your money goes:
All proceeds support the Parent 2 Parent Support Group at Eisenhower Elementary – a safe haven for parents raising children with disabilities. Your ticket helps keep this vital resource alive for families in our community. 💜

Bonus!
During the event, you can win several Date Night Bundles in our raffle – perfect for couples, friends, or even a solo self-care night!

Want to save money?
Purchase your ticket in person and pay less than the online price!

Grab your tickets now and be part of something beautiful – good vibes, great cause, unforgettable memories.

🎟 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/date-night-in-the-park-benefit-event-tickets-1583354649379?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/11/2025

06/12/2025

Flint & Genesee County students impacted by the Job Corps closure — we’re here for you.

Join us this Friday, June 13 from 11AM–3PM at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library for a Resource Fair hosted by the Opportunity Youth Coalition.

✅ Reconnect with education options (high school, GED, college)
✅ Explore job opportunities and training programs
✅ Get support for essential needs (food, clothing, healthcare & more)

📍 Gloria Coles Flint Public Library: 1026 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
📅 Friday, June 13 | 11:00AM–3:00PM
🎓 Bring your Job Corps ID if possible

Let’s get you back on track—with real support, real resources, and real connections.

Questions? Email us at info@engageflint.com or call 810-545-7070.

06/06/2025

At MDRC LEAD-IN, we train nonprofit leaders on how to create a more inclusive workplace. We understand that creating a truly inclusive workplace means recognizing and removing barriers that hinder individuals with disabilities.

Below is a great article that shares 9 Steps for Employers to Build a Disability-Inclusive Workplace. From identifying obstacles in your hiring process to implementing inclusive policies, this guide offers practical insights to enhance diversity and inclusion in your organization.

Read the full article here: https://compt.io/blog/build-a-disability-inclusive-workplace/

Do you want to learn more about creating inclusive workplaces? Join our 2025 LEAD-IN cohort in August. Learn more about the program, and fill out the interest form, https://forms.gle/pLWtGPwk5G5Xdutx9

06/04/2025

Flint Elite Adventure team had another great trip with this pike being their biggest fish.

06/04/2025

06/04/2025

Congratulations to Payton Shoens, the middle school Tartar of the Month for June! Thanks, Mark at Mastyl Signs for the plaque!

06/04/2025

06/03/2025

Every Thursday at 1:00pm this summer, staring June 5th, enjoy your lunch on the lawn and make a craft to take home.

06/03/2025

Celebrate International Tabletop Day with us! Bring your own board game to play or join with others. All ages welcome from 10:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday, June 7th.

05/30/2025

🎉 Two Years of Impact! 🎉

As the school year wraps up, we're proud to celebrate everything The CRAVE Academy has accomplished in just two years of serving Genesee County!

✅ Partnered with 9 local schools
✅ Trained 138 students in work readiness and life skills
✅ Connected 10 families to essential support resources
✅ Helped 3 students enroll in community college
✅ Placed over 15 students in permanent jobs — and counting!

We’re not done yet.
Still growing. Still serving. Still CRAVING more.

Thank you to every student, school, family, and partner who’s believed in our mission. Let’s keep building brighter futures together!